ITEMMETRICENGLISHNOTESTEERINGSYSTEMTvpe P/sM/SOverall Ratio p/S
M/STurns, Lock-to Lock p/S
M/SSteering Wheel Dia.
Power assisted, rack and pinionRack and pinion1l.120.33.64..1380 mm 15.0 inSUSPENSIONTYPe Front and RearFront and RearIndependent double wishbone, coil springTelescopic, hydraulic nitrogen gas-filled
WHEELALIGN| 4ENTCamber FrontRearCaster F.ontTotalToe FrontRear
0.00,- 't'
1.40'ln 1 mm ln 1/16In 2 mm In 1/16EBAKE SYSTEMType FrontRea r
Pad Surface Area Front
Rea r
Parking Brake Type
Power assisted self adjusting ventilated discPower assisted self adiustjng solid discPower assisted sell adjusting dr!m37.5 cm' x 4 5.8 sq in x 4
44.1ctn,x4 ] 6.84sq-inxa
67.2 cmz x 4 | to.+ sq in ' I21.2 cm, x 4 3.3 sq in x 4Mechanical actuating, rear two wheelbrakes
5410 stamped onthe caliper body2056 stamped onthe caliper bodyDrumDisc
TIRESize and PressureSee lire intormation label
WASHERCapacity 2door Coupe/4,door Sedan
2,door Hatchback
2.5 f (2.6 LJS qt, 2.2 lmp qt)4.5 | (4.8 US qt,4.0lmp qt)2.51 (2.6 US qt, 2.2 lmp qt)4.5 f (4.8 US qt, 4.0 lmp qt)
USA modelCanada modelDXExcept DXELECTRICALBafteryStarterAlternatorFuses In Under dash Fuse/Felay BoxIn Under-hood Fuse/Belay 8oxIn Under hood ABS FLrse/Relay BoxHeadlightsFront Turn Signal/Parking LightsRear Turn Signal LaghtsBrake/TaillightsInner Taillights*,High Mount Brake LightBack up LightsLicense Plate LightsCeiling Light
Trunk LightsGauge LightsIndicator Lightslllumination and Pilot LightsHeater Control Panel Lights
12 V 38 AH/5 HR12 V 1.0 kW, 1.2 kW12V 75 A,80 A7.5 A, t0 A, 15 A, 20 A7.5 A, 10 A, 15 A, 20 A, 30 A, 40 A, 80 A7.5 4.20 A, 40 A12V_60/55W12V -2115W
12V - 21W12V - 21/5W12V-5W12 V 18 W*" 21 W+" *3
12V 21W12v-5wl2V-8W(Withmoonroofl12 V - 5W (Without moonroof)
12V-1.4W,3W't2 v 1.12W. 1.4 W12v-0.84w, 1.4 W12V 1.4 W
Design Specifications
(cont'd)
P/S: Power Steering M/S: Manual Steering*l: 2-door Coupe *2: 2door Hatchback *3: 4-door Sedan*4: USA (HAM), Canada (HCM) produced *5: Japan produced
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Exterior
Component Location Index
NOTE: Refer to the Civic BodV Repair Manual, '1996 Model Series, P/N.6150330,forthe hood, trunk lid and hatch removal.
2Dl30llDl
LICENSE PLATETRIM TRUNK LIDROOF MOLOINGReplacement,
SIDE WINDOWMOLDINGSReplacement,page 20-102Replacement,page 20-100Adjustment, page 20-97Tolsion Bar Removal,page 20-10220 99
HOODAdiustment, page 20 96Hood Edge protector
Replacement, page 20 99
TRUNK LIDWEATHERSTRIPReplacement,page 20-100
REAR BUMPERReplacement,page 2O-95
SILL PANELReplacement, page 20 105
REAR AIR OUTLETReplacement,page 20-106
FUEL PIPEPROTEfiORReplacement,page 20-106
FENDERWELL TRIMReplacement, page 20-106
Replacement,page 20-106
3D:
HATCH
HATCHAdjustment,page 20-98
WEATHERSTRIP
20-93
Trunk Lid/Hatch
WeatherstripLicense Plate Trim
Replacement
When installing the trunk lid/hatch weatherstrip. align it
with the alignment mark on the trunk lid/hatch opening.
NOTE:
. Make sure there are no wrinkles in the weatherstrip.
. Check for water leaks.
2DllDi
STEEI.CORE
3D:
ALIGNMENTMARK (2Dl4D)
ALIGNMENT MARK
WEATHERSTRIP
ALIGNMENT MARK
BODY
\
20-100
Replacement
CAUTION: Put on glov€s to plotest your hands.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the trunk lid/hatch.
1. Remove the license plate.
2, 3D: Remove the hatch trim panel (see page 20-63).
3. Remove the nuts and clips, and detach the clip, then
remove the license plate trim.
NOTE: Take care not to drop the nuts inside the trunk
lid/hatch.
a: Nut locations,2
6fi\5x0.8mm Irvr?// 1,8 N.m {0.18 kst.m,l- j llrftl ,/
>: Clip locations,
InA
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-,/
Installation is the reverse of the removal orocedure.
NOTE: lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
l'f .
Electrical
Special Toofs .,....................,23-2
Troubleshooting
Tips and Precautions ..............,.................... . 23-3
Five-step Troubleshooting .............. ......... . . 23-5
wire color codes ..........,23-5
Schematic Symbols ........,................... . . .. .... 23-6
Relay and Control Unit Locations
Engine Compartment ...,..................... ... .. . 23'7
Dashboard ......................23-8
Dashboard/Door ......... 23-12*Airbags ................. ....... Section 24
Air Conditioning ......... Section 21
Aftelnator ..........."""" """ 23-112
Anti-lock Brake System {ABS) Section 19*A/T Gear Position Indicator .....................,. .... ... 23-149
Automatic Transmission Svstem .... . ....... Section 14
Batterv ......... . . . ... ...... .......23-91
Blower controls .. . ... Section 2l
Charging System ....'...........23'112
Connector ldentilication and Wire Harness
Routing .................. ......23'13
Cruise Control ............,........23-240
Dash Lights Brightness Controller ............. ....... 23-180
Fan controfs "" 23'126
Fuel PumD ........ . ........ section 11
Fuses/Refay ...............,..,,.. 23'62
PGM-FI Control System ......................,....... Section 1 1
*Gauges
Circuit Diagram ....,.,.......23-131
Fuef Gauge ...........'.'.......23-142
Gauge/lndicator .. . .. 23-129
Ground Distribution .. . 23-75
Heatei controls .. . ..... Section 21*Horn................. ...............23-196
*tgnition Switch ....................23-89
lgnition System .......,.... 23-102
*lntegrated Control Unit ....................................... 23-156
fnterlock System ,........ . . , ,23-144
Lighting System . . . .. ......... 23-161
Lights, Exterior
Back-up Lights ..'............23'171
Brake Lights .................. 23'174
Daytime Bunning Lights (Canadal ............... 23'166
Front Parking Lights ......,................ .'. .......... 23-167
Front Turn Signal Lights .......... . . ............ ..,.23-167
Headtights ....".'....-... ..... 23'167
High Mount Brake Light ...................... ... .23'179
License Plate Lights ...... 23'176
Taitfights ................ .......23'171
lnterior Lights ..-.......,, . 23-142
Moonroof ..,.................,........ 23-235
Power Distribution ....... . . .23-61
Power Door Locks .......,,,. .23'251
Power Mirrors ,..............,.,...23'206
Power Relays ....... . ...... . . .. 23-86
Power Windows ............,,....23-220
Rear Window Defogger .......................... . . ... . . 23-2OO
Spark Plugs . ..... . ........ .....23-111
Slarting System ................23-93*stereo Sound Svstem ,................. ..... ... . ... ,.,.,,23'147'Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ... . Section 24
Turn Signal/Hazard Flasher System .......'.'....-... 23-173
*Undel-dash Fuse/Relay Box ............,.................. 23-85
vehicfe soeed sensor (VSSI """" ""' 23-140+Wipers/Washers .........,.,.,...23-214
NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, references to auto-
matic transmission (Mf) in this section include the CVT.
D
Rear Wire Harness {Coupe: '96 - 99 models/Sedan; '96 - 98 modelsl
Connector or
Torminal
Numbsr of
CaviiiesLocationConnects toNotes
c601
c601
c602
c603
c604
c605
c606
c609
c610
LOtl
c612
c613
c6'1 4
c616
c617
to
20
1)
1
4
2
2
2
4
Left quarter panel
Left quarter panel
Left quarter panel
Left quarter panel
Left side of trunk
Right side of trunk
Right quarter Panel
Left side of rear window
Middle of rear shelf
Middle of rear shelf
Right side of rear window
Left side of trunk
Middle of trunk
Middle of trunk
Middle of trunk
Right side of trunk
Floor wire harness (C562)
Floor wire harness (C562)
Floor wire harness (C563)
Left rear speaker
Left outer taillight
Right outer taillight
Right rear speaker
Rear window defogger (+)
High mount brake light
Trunk light
Rear window defogger (-l
Left inner taillight
Left Iicense plate light
Trunk latch switch
Right license Plate light
Right inner taillight
G601Middle of trunkBody ground, via rear wire harness
REAR WIRE HARNESS
23-47
Connector ldentification and WireHarness Routing
Rear Wir€ Harnsss (Sedan): '99 - O0 models
Connactor or
Torminal
Numb€r ot
CavhiosLocationConnects toNotog
c501
c603
c604
c605
c606
c610
c611
c6r3
c614
c617
c618
c619
c620
c621
c622
c623
20
4
3
2a
1
Left quarter panel
Left quarter pan€l
Left side of trunk
Right side of trunk
Right quarter panel
Middle of rear shelf
Middle of rear shelf
Left side of trunk
Middle of trunk
Middle of trunk
Middle of trunk
Right side oftrunk
Left side of trunk
Right side of trunk
Left side of trunk
Right side oftrunk
Middle of rear shelf
Middle of rear shelf
Floor wir€ harness (C562)
Left rear speaker
Left outer taillight
Right outer taillight
Right rear speaker
High mount brake light
Trunk light
Left inn6r taillight
Left licenso plate light
Trunk latch switch
Right license plate light
Right inner tai ight
Left outer taillight
Right outer taillight
Left inner taillight
Right inner tsillight
Window antenna coil
Window ant€nna coil
G601
G602
Middle of trunk
Middle of rsar shelf
Body ground, via rear wire harness
Body ground, via rear wire harness
Roar Window Detogger Wire
Connectot or
Terminal
Numbor of
CavitiosLoc!tionConnrct3 toNote!
c831
u65Z
c833
2
1
1
Middle of rear shelf
Left side of rear window
Right side of rear window
Window antenna coil
Rear window defogger O
Rear window defogger O
REAR WIRE HABNESSc&tl
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c603c62
Connector ldentificationand Wire Harness Routing
Hatch Wiro Harness (Hatchbackl
Connector or
T€rminal
Number of
CavitiesLocationConnects toNotes
c761
c762
c764
c768
6
2'|
2
2
Right quaner panel
Right quaner panel
Rear of roof
Right side of hatch
Middle of hatch
Middle ot hatch
lViddle of hatch
Middle of hatch
Rear wire harness (C607)
Rear wire harness (C608)
High mount brake light
Rea. window defogger (+)
Right license light
Left license light
Rear window wiper motor
Hatch latch switch
Middle of tailgateBody ground, via tailgate wire harness
Rear Window D€fogg€r cround Wir€ (Hatchbackl
Connoctor or
Terminal
Number oI
CavitiesLocationConnects toNotes
Left side ot hatchRear window defogger (-)
G171Left side of hatchBody ground, via rear window defoggerground wire
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Fuse NumberAmpswire ColorComponent{sl or Circuit(sl Protected
*1r '96 - 98 models*2r '98 model*3: '99 - 00 models
,lNot used
2Not used
310 AGRNRear window wioer motor, rear window washer motor
410 ARED/BLURight headlighr thigh beam)
510 ARED/GRNLeft headlight (high beam), high beam indicator light
6Not used
7204R E D/VVHTLeft rear power window motor
820A.YEUBLKRight rear power window motor
9Not used ('96 - 97 models)
't5 AREDDistributor (ignition control module) ('98 - 99 models)
10204G RN/BLKFront passenger's power window motor
1120ABLU/BLKDriver's power window motor
127.5 AYEUBLKTurn signal/hazard relay (via turn signal/hazard switch)
t515 AYEL/GRNPGM-Fl main relay
GRY or BLK,^/ELSRS u nit (VA)
141.54B LK/YE LCruise control system, audio unit*1, keyless door lock control unit*3
BLK/lr'r'HTAlternator, VSS, ELD unit (USA), EVAP purge vent shut valve, oxygen
sensors, TCM (CVT)*'
t6BLI(,/BLUABS pump motor, rear window defogger. power mirror*3, mirror delogger*3
177.5 ABLK,/YE LA,/C system, power mirror*r. option (lG2)
18YEUBTKDaytime running lights relay (Canada)
197.5 AYEUREDBack'up lights
2010ABLK/VVHTDaytime running lights control unit (Canada)
2110 AREDA/VHTRight headlight (low beam)
2210 ARE DI/E LLeft headlight (low beam)
10 AGRY or PNKSRS UNit (VB)
247.5 AGRN/ORNMoonroof relays
257.5 AYELGauge and indicator lights. interlock control unit
204GRN/BLKWindshield wiper motor, windshield washer motor,
integrated control unit {Canada)
15 AYEL/GRNAccessory socket (ACC)
2a10 A,/' ]5A''YE L/R EDAudio unit, option (ACC)
29Not used
307.5 AR ED/BLKDash lights, option (dash lights)
1.5 ABLUA/VHTECM/PCl\4, PGM-Fl majn relay, integrated control unit
RED/BLKFront parking lights, taillights, license plate lights
337.5 AWHT/GRNlnterlock control unit. key interlock solenoid
23-65